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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
8
A fragmented funeral notice describes a funeral service conducted after the passing of a principal, noting family involvement and staff roles. It advertises coffin and related services, praising reliability and recommending Wood and Company for farewell arrangements in the Stoney and Sudues area.
A disputed trial records a doctor’s testimony about an economy minded suspect. The Crown Prosecutor challenges the witness while the court weighs the man’s alleged plans and timing. The proceedings reveal tensions between fiscal rhetoric and personal action amid a tense legal setting.
Fragmented report of a court hearing on adulterated brandy involving Langley and others. Evidence is described as voluminous with witnesses including Darcy frei and Mengee testifying amid courtroom proceedings.
Ott OCR fragment mentions a product claim for rapid cold relief. It references Jamative Haan, Guinthe gublens, Earlni 2 inant money and Orove’s feature. It reads like a sensational health ad urging readers to try Wolfe’s Schnapps and other remedies to dispel tiredness and cold symptoms.
A distressed patient describes years of illness and fatigue, detailing a loss of appetite, breath shortage, and low energy. He recalls consulting Clement Munir, noting perceived medical superiority and a struggle with pain, sleep, and mood. The narrative portrays a long recovery arc and the doctor’s involvement.
Shipping arrivals list numerous vessels with captains and tonnage from Por Pai Gsull to North Coast Company, including Corake 8.5 tons and Cape Hawke ships. Departures show Wyandra heading to Melbourne via Albany and Newcastle, with Gla Maclean and other craft bound for Stettin, indicating routine border coastal trade activity.
Shipping briefs detail numerous sailings and arrivals across routes. Vessels including White Star Line futures depart Sydney for Bremen and Capetown with trips mentioning Melbourne to Capetown and London, plus Wodonga from Melbourne carrying 24 passengers and a cargo mix.
A fragmented OCR notice lists planned erections and additions for multiple public schools and facilities. It mentions new school buildings at various towns, additions to existing schools, improvements to public services, and associated tender periods. References to water works and police buildings appear alongside municipal renovations and repairs.
Shipping lines list coal and general cargo departures from Lyttelton and Newcastle ports. Describes voyage itineraries to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Durban, Durban, and Cape Town with arrivals at Liverpool, London, and New Zealand ports. Mentions Lords Blue Anchor Line vessels and multiple steamship movements between Australia, New Zealand, and European ports.
A Marrickville constable on duty faced aggression outside Gladstone gate as a man named Rey Shortus resisted arrest for drunkenness. Shortus, 19, was found guilty at Newtown Police Court on April 11 after refusing witnesses, and received three months in gaol plus prior riot and property damage convictions noted. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct and was fined 40s with implied imprisonment. Mulgee Football Club and Pastime Football bail are reorganized. dull promises noted.
A reader from Inglesbyra reports using Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets and finding them effective for indigestion. The letter mentions the product as an unsurpassed remedy for stomach complaints. It also references country visitors and Thursday night trains in a fragmentary rural scene.
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